According to the World Health Organization (WHO), motorcycle users are involved in 28% of serious road accidents, and this number can rise to 75% in some countries. To address this, the campaign promotes access to affordable and reliable helmets, with support from the United Nations.
Last week, a handover event occurred at the TotalEnergies station in Gisozi, Gasabo District. During the event, 200 helmets were given to 100 motorcyclists, with each rider receiving two helmets. The activity was led by TotalEnergies Marketing Rwanda (TEMR).
This is part of the first phase of a global initiative called #Tuwurinde (Helmet 4 Life), supported by the TotalEnergies Foundation. Through this programme, 100,000 helmets will be distributed in 42 countries across Africa, Asia, and the Americas.
The helmet distribution campaign supports the United Nations' road safety goals by making protective headgear more accessible and affordable for riders worldwide.
Before receiving the helmets, the motorcyclists were reminded about key road safety practices, including obeying traffic rules, using protective gear, maintaining their motorcycles regularly, and avoiding traffic violations.
This activity is expected to continue across motorcycle cooperatives in the three districts of Kigali. The City of Kigali, MININFRA, Rwanda National Police, and RURA are jointly encouraging all motorcyclists to use certified helmets for their safety and that of their passengers.
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